08/21/2026
Scammers use many different stories, but the warning signs are often the same.
They may claim to be from a financial institution, fraud department, or government agency.
Watch for:
• Pressure to act immediately
• Threats of arrest or seizure
• Instructions to withdraw or transfer money
• Requests to mail cash or purchase gift cards
• Requests for verification codes or sign-in information
If you receive a call like this, stop. Hang up and verify the situation using a trusted phone number—not one provided by the caller.
GEFCU members can call us directly at 512-339-9812.
Don’t trust caller ID.